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Why Istanbul was heart of British trade in 1600s: Forgotten power of Levant Company Image

Why Istanbul was heart of British trade in 1600s: Forgotten power of Levant Company

Culture

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The Levant Company, founded in 1592 under Queen Elizabeth I, pioneered England’s trade with the Ottoman Empire

Ancient Monastery of Mor Augin reveals hidden legacy on cliffs of Mardin

Culture

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Perched on Mount Izlo, Monastery of Mor Augin stands as one of Türkiye’s oldest Christian sites, home to country’s heaviest monastery bell

Ancient Monastery of Mor Augin reveals hidden legacy on cliffs of Mardin Image

Dragon of west, simurgh of east: A bird's-eye view of the Ottoman-Habsburg struggle

Culture

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Despite looking like an attacking force against the Habsburg, the Ottoman Empire went through many massive attacks by Austria in Hungary

Dragon of west, simurgh of east: A bird's-eye view of the Ottoman-Habsburg struggle Image

Hagia Sophia undergoes major restoration to protect 1,486-year-old landmark

Culture

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Restoration begins at Hagia Sophia to protect its ancient dome from earthquakes and reveal hidden history beneath centuries of repairs

Hagia Sophia undergoes major restoration to protect 1,486-year-old landmark Image

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